Guide 9C Science Stories
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Quiz, Media, & Portfolio Directions
Review Science Stories Contents
Science Stories Objectives
Stories
Provide examples of storytelling in science, and select a form of story that you are most likely to learn from over time.
Social Behaviors
Grid the possible impacts of social behaviors on the actor and recipient of the behaviors.
Communication
Compare and contrast forms of communication, including advantages and disadvantages of each.
Eusociality
Provide examples of eusocial species, including the roles individuals play in these societies.
Hymenoptera
List representative species in Order Hymenoptera, including shared structures, social behaviors, and ecosystem roles.
Science Stories Quiz
Quiz Directions
Complete all five sections and take the quiz on Canvas.
Use the learning outcomes above to guide your studying.
Science Stories Media Piece
Introduced in Science Stories section of this guide:
You are creating a science story for this media piece.
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Select a concept, skill, or connection that you would like to develop into a story. You may want to choose one of the nine course outcomes that you need to fill for the final portfolio. For example, if you need a Biology Connection, you may want to tell a story about a museum or zoo you have visited.
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Determine how you will make your story an engaging (accessible, unique, and/or enlightening) experience (discovery, interaction, and/or synthesis) for the story’s audience.
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Select a story form that best fits the engaging science experience you are creating. It could be an exploration, description, explanation, directions, narrative, or persuasive piece. It could also be a combination of these forms.
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Create your story. It could be all written, a labeled photo essay, a comic strip, mixed media, or whichever form you feel works best for your goals.
Media Piece Directions
Upload your science story to Canvas.
Animal Biology Portfolio
Portfolio Directions
Continue adding your work to your final portfolio. In module $10 you will be writing the portfolio introduction.
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